Haskell adds up-to-date computer lab for Native American students
At Haskell Indian Nations University a new Blue Eagle Hall computer lab with 24 Gateway 2000 machines opens with an open house. Students like Shannon anticipate better job prospects as instructors note the upgrade from first-gen PCs to current software aids marketability and potential transfers to four-year programs.
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Allen Shannon
Haskell Indian Nations University
Gateway
Blue Eagle Hall
Shannon
Tulsa, Okla
Osage
Haskell
Lake Robertson
Computer Information Systems
Kansas University
Robertson
Jon Shiro
Dallas
Mike Yoner
Journal-Wonty Fig
Vacationing Louisiana family narrowly escapes motel shooting
A Monroe Louisiana family on vacation reports four people fired at during an armed robbery at the Virginia Inn Motel in west Lawrence. No one was hit though a 52 year old woman and others describe sheltering in the car as two masked gunmen fled with $191. Police seek two black men in their 20s, one with a silver semiautomatic pistol and one with a white shirt facial wrap. The family left town after the incident.
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Lawrence
Louisiana
West Lawrence
Virginia Inn
Monroe
Dillons
Rick Nickell
Nickell
Dole Stumps for North in Virginia Senate Race
In Virginia the Senate contest draws Washington power players Clinton and Senate Minority Leader Dole. North campaigns with Dole while Robb defends Clinton policy as Clinton plans a Fairfax fundraiser for Robb. North pledges GOP loyalty nationally, despite Iran Contra past convictions.
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Dole
North
Richmond
Virginia
Washington
Clinton
Senate
Bob Dole
U.S
Charles 5
Robb
Oliver North
Fairfax County
R-Kan
Ollie
Ollie North
Iran
CBS
Lawrence Dedicate 40-Foot Welcome Sign on North Second
City officials unveiled a 40 foot concrete welcome sign along North Second Street in North Lawrence. The Lawrence Home Builders Assn donated materials and labor for the 10 concrete slabs spelling LAWRENCE with indented letters. City crews added landscaping as part of the project, timed for KU football opener.
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North Second Street
North
Lawrence
Lawrence Home Builders Assn
U.S. Highway 40
Kansas River
Ron Durflinger
Association
North Second
North Third
Kerr-McGee
Traffic light at Inverness and Clinton Parkway sighted as safety risk
Nearby resident John Writt warns the new traffic signal creates danger for children. He notes the pedestrian crossing button yields only 4.5 seconds of walking time before the flashing don't walk signal appears, confusing for young students at Sunflower School.
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John Writt
Writt
New Sunflower School
Inverness and
Clinton Parkway
Tyler Horken
Ben Wells
Inverness Drive
Raintree Montessori School
W. Clinton Pkwy
City Identifies 17 Crossing Guard Locations
City officials map 17 crossings in Lawrence for school guards assigned by police. Students at busy intersections risk crossing during flashing signals on a 45 mph parkway, prompting calls for a scramble light, a school zone, and additional signs.
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Lawrence
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